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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,145.80, 513,218.70 and 92,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,145.80, 513,218.70 and 92,827.80 is: 139,241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,145.80 : 513,218.70 = 92,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,145.80/513,218.70 = 92,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,145.80x = 513,218.70 × 92,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,145.80x = 47,640,962,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,640,962,839.86/342,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,241.70

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